Warrior Men's Tennis Takes Down Whitworth in Spokane

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The LC State men's tennis team, receiving votes in the NAIA poll, opened a long road trip with a 6-3 victory over Whitworth in Spokane, Washington. The Warriors earned the doubles point to start the day and then won five of the six singles matches to secure the overall win.

Why it matters

This early-season victory over an NCAA Division III opponent is a positive sign for the LC State men's tennis team as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of their schedule. The Warriors are hoping to earn a spot in the NAIA national rankings this season.

The details

In doubles play, Pablo Herrera and Giacomo Moreira teamed up for a 6-3 victory in the top spot, while Rafael Bonnet de Larbogne and Nell Rollin clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 win at No. 2 doubles. In singles, Gautam Balakrishnan (6-1, 6-0), Herrera (6-0, 6-2), Rollin (6-0, 6-2), and Moreira (6-2, 6-0) all won in straight sets. Bonnet de Larbogne earned the final singles victory with a 3-6, 6-1, 10-3 win.

• The match took place on April 1, 2026.

What’s next

LC State opens the Indiana portion of the trip with a contest at Indiana Wesleyan on Thursday at noon PT.